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Am I Eligible For Work Study Programs?

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on March 3, 2025
Work study programs allow undergrad and grad students to earn some money towards their college expenses. Students get the benefits of work experience and also can pay for college in a way they can manage. Work study eligibility means meeting the following three requirements: You must be enrolled in a full-time or part-time program in …
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Good Reasons for Choosing a College

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022
Students choose their colleges based on just about every reason you can think about. Some may choose a college just so they can be near their best friend, others choose may choose a campus across the country so they can be as far away as possible from family. Well, neither of these are good reasons …
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financial aid

How Student And Parent Assets Affect Financial Aid

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on May 13, 2025
Key Takeaways: The FAFSA, CSS Profile, schools, and organizations may consider your assets when determining financial aid eligibility. Students and parents don’t have to report all types of assets, but the CSS Profile requires more information than the FAFSA. Students are expected to use more of their assets (up to 20-25%) to pay for college …
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How To Create a College Visit Worksheet

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on September 24, 2024
As you wrap up your junior year and head into senior year of high school, college is likely on your mind. While there are debates on when is the best time to visit college campuses, it is something you’re going to have to plan to do over the next year. But with so much going …
Should your parents come with you on a college visit?
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Should Parents Come on College Visits?

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on March 25, 2024
If it’s time for your child to start visiting schools, you might find yourself asking, “Do parents come on college tours?” The answer is yes! Though it’s not required, it is quite common for parents to go on college tours with their children. Campus visits offer a firsthand experience of the college environment and can …

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